Rep. Pulong Duterte seeks travel authority for 17 countries

Updated Wed, December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM Published Tue, December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Davao City First District Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte is seeking permission for a trip to 17 countries from December 15, 2025, to February 20, 2026.

The planned itinerary includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, the US, Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, and Singapore.

In a letter to Speaker Faustino Dy III, Duterte assured that all expenses for his travel would be covered by his personal funds.

He also requested to be allowed to attend House plenary sessions and meetings virtually during his absence.

Malacañang stated that while it is up to Duterte to travel, his constituents should be informed about his extended vacation.

A Palace press officer noted that constituents "probably also need to know" about his absence.

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